Want to Be a guest Honest Christian Conversations?

Resources & Recommendations Episodes

Helpful books, ministries, tools, and creative resources to support your faith journey, healing, and personal growth.
How to Share the Gospel Without Fear: Practical Tips for Christians
March 4, 2026

How to Share the Gospel Without Fear: Practical Tips for Christians

Do you want to share your faith but feel nervous, awkward, or afraid of being rejected? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing God because of it. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I’m joined by James Moffit...

Listen to the Episode
Faith, Politics, and Truth: A Conversation with a Former CNN Journalist
Feb. 18, 2026

Faith, Politics, and Truth: A Conversation with a Former CNN Journali…

In today’s episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with John Dedakis , a former journalist who spent decades in the media world, including time working at CNN and as a White House correspondent for Christian Br...

Listen to the Episode
How to Respond When God Calls You to Love the People Others Avoid
Feb. 4, 2026

How to Respond When God Calls You to Love the People Others Avoid

What do you do when God nudges you to speak to someone you’d rather avoid? In this powerful episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Scott Mocha to explore how God often calls us to love the very people soc...

Listen to the Episode
Airbrushed Jesus vs. the Real Jesus: A Conversation About True Faith
Dec. 31, 2025

Airbrushed Jesus vs. the Real Jesus: A Conversation About True Faith

Have you ever wondered whether the Jesus you follow is the real Jesus or a version shaped by your upbringing, culture, or personal expectations? In today’s episode, we’re peeling back the filters and confronting one of the mo...

Listen to the Episode
Which Translation of the Bible is the Best One to Use? (Minisode)
Nov. 28, 2025

Which Translation of the Bible is the Best One to Use? (Minisode)

In this minisode, I’m coming to you from what feels like week 37 of being sick (okay, slight exaggeration, but still!). Today we’re talking about something I’ve been thinking about ever since my conversation with Dan Parr and...

Listen to the Episode
Why Clarity Matters: Inside the Easy to Understand Read Bible (EUR) Project
Nov. 26, 2025

Why Clarity Matters: Inside the Easy to Understand Read Bible (EUR) P…

A new bible translation can set off alarms, and that’s a healthy response. Today, I have an open and honest conversation with voice actor and translator Dan Parr . We discuss my apprehensions about a new bible translation and...

Listen to the Episode
Tithes, Power & the Real Church: Finding Spiritual Clarity When Tradition Shakes
Nov. 12, 2025

Tithes, Power & the Real Church: Finding Spiritual Clarity When Tradi…

When church feels more like a brand than a community , perhaps God is showing us that we need spiritual clarity and should return to the basics. In this conversation with Tom Snow , we explore the importance of spiritual clar...

Listen to the Episode
How To Trust God After A Tragic loss
Oct. 29, 2025

How To Trust God After A Tragic loss

Have you suffered a tragic loss? Have you learned how to trust God through the pain? Jackie Rose's world was shattered when her military son, Randy, faced a severe mental health crisis that ended in tragedy and suicide. Left ...

Listen to the Episode
Why Christians Should Stand for Pro-Life Values: A Biblical Perspective on Defending Life (with Stuart Kellogg)
Oct. 22, 2025

Why Christians Should Stand for Pro-Life Values: A Biblical Perspecti…

Why should Christians stand for pro-life values? In today’s culture, many believers feel pressure to stay silent about issues surrounding the value of human life. But what does the Bible say about protecting life, and why doe...

Listen to the Episode
Practical Ways to Seek God First: Faith, Adoption, and Finding God’s Purpose
Oct. 15, 2025

Practical Ways to Seek God First: Faith, Adoption, and Finding God’s …

Are you looking for practical ways to seek God first in your life? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Anita Keagy to share her powerful story of faith, surrender, and the life-changing decisio...

Listen to the Episode
Why Do Some People Have a Problem with Jesus? Wrestling with Faith, Doubt, and Christianity
Oct. 1, 2025

Why Do Some People Have a Problem with Jesus? Wrestling with Faith, D…

Do you have a problem with Jesus? It’s a question that might sound surprising, but for many people, faith comes with difficult questions, doubts, and moments of resistance. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , ...

Listen to the Episode
What Is the Great Commission? Why It Matters for Every Christian
Sept. 17, 2025

What Is the Great Commission? Why It Matters for Every Christian

Do you know what the Great Commission is—and are you living it out? Before ascending into heaven, Jesus gave His followers a clear mission: go into the world and share the gospel. But what does that look like in everyday life...

Listen to the Episode
Do You Really Love God? A Challenging Question About Faith, Priorities, and Following Jesus
Sept. 3, 2025

Do You Really Love God? A Challenging Question About Faith, Prioritie…

Do you really love God—or do you just think you do? That was the challenging question that changed everything for George Sisneros. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with George to talk about the m...

Listen to the Episode
When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn: Faith, Adoption, and a Miracle Pregnancy at 46
Aug. 20, 2025

When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn: Faith, Adoption, and a Miracle Pr…

What happens when life completely changes the plans you thought were set in stone? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I talk with Karen Dittman about a life story that defies expectations and beautifully refl...

Listen to the Episode
What Is a Revelationship? How to Deepen Your Relationship with God (with Cathy Garland)
Aug. 13, 2025

What Is a Revelationship? How to Deepen Your Relationship with God (w…

What does it mean to have a “revelationship” with God? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Cathy Garland to explore the powerful idea behind the word she coined: Revelationship . Cathy shares h...

Listen to the Episode
How Do You Handle Tough Emotions? Finding Hope After Self-Harm
Aug. 6, 2025

How Do You Handle Tough Emotions? Finding Hope After Self-Harm

Do you ever struggle with negative or overwhelming emotions? In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , Brittany Tinsley shares her powerful testimony of walking through a season of self-harm and the journey toward h...

Listen to the Episode
You Need Friends! Why Healthy Friendships Matter and How to Build Them (Masculinity Series)
July 23, 2025

You Need Friends! Why Healthy Friendships Matter and How to Build The…

Do you believe you need friends? Some people say they don’t need friendships at all, while others long for deeper connections but aren’t sure how to build them. In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , we explore w...

Listen to the Episode
Parenting Against the Current: How to Raise Faithful Children in Today’s Culture (Masculinity Series)
July 16, 2025

Parenting Against the Current: How to Raise Faithful Children in Toda…

Parenting faithful children in today’s culture can often feel like swimming against the current. Raising kids who know and follow Christ requires intentional discipleship, honest conversations, and a willingness to lead by ex...

Listen to the Episode
Who Is Shaping the Identity of Gen Z? Social Media, Faith & Finding Identity in Christ (Masculinity Series)
July 2, 2025

Who Is Shaping the Identity of Gen Z? Social Media, Faith & Finding I…

Do you remember your teenage years? The awkward self-consciousness, the deep search for identity, and the questions about purpose seemed to echo without clear answers. Every generation wrestles with those questions, but Gen Z...

Listen to the Episode
How Did the Pandemic Affect You? Faith, Marriage & Perseverance Through the 2020 Lockdown (Masculinity Series)
June 18, 2025

How Did the Pandemic Affect You? Faith, Marriage & Perseverance Throu…

“Be not weary in well doing, for in due season you shall reap.” In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I sit down with Jo’mel Powell, who shares a deeply personal story about what the 2020 pandemic revealed in hi...

Listen to the Episode
Can a Documentary Be Cool? Biblical Storytelling Through Film (Masculinity Series)
June 11, 2025

Can a Documentary Be Cool? Biblical Storytelling Through Film (Mascul…

In this episode of Honest Christian Conversations , I continue the Christian Men Series , highlighting men who use their gifts and talents to serve God in unique ways. I’ll be honest—I'm not usually someone who gets excited a...

Listen to the Episode
Parents, Shout Your Battle Cry: A Christian Parent’s Journey When a Child Identifies as Transgender
May 28, 2025

Parents, Shout Your Battle Cry: A Christian Parent’s Journey When a C…

Parenting often brings unexpected challenges, but sometimes those challenges arrive in ways we never imagined. In this episode, I’m joined by Debra McNinch, who shares her personal journey as a Christian parent after her adul...

Listen to the Episode
Don’t Apologize for Your Faith: Why Knowing What You Believe Matters
May 21, 2025

Don’t Apologize for Your Faith: Why Knowing What You Believe Matters

Do you know why you believe what you believe? For a long time, I didn’t really stop to think about that question. I believed in God and trusted Him, but I hadn’t spent much time digging into the deeper reasons behind my faith...

Listen to the Episode
God Wants You to Be Free: Hope and Healing After Abuse
May 14, 2025

God Wants You to Be Free: Hope and Healing After Abuse

Abuse is a painful reality that many people quietly carry, often feeling isolated and unsure where to turn for help. In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Womack, who shares how God unexpectedly called her into a ministry ded...

Listen to the Episode